NOT whether or not to brush your teeth but things like how discrimination and race make people funny. And whether or not you just do what everyone wants you to or do what's right in your heart. The relationships between the four main characters and the added new one is this book will keep kids interested, I know it did me. The characters are complex and interesting. They aren't perfect but they are easy to like.
These guys do have you thinking and that's an important quality for a middle grade book. It's not predictable and it holds the reader in this world that has lots of issues.
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I loved that even kids could make an impact on this world. The story moves quickly, again holding you in the story. There is a lot of fighting with monsters, action that will draw in the boys and strong girls that will draw in the girls. Certainly can't wait for book three! Jul 23, Kirsti Call rated it it was amazing. His teeth ached from too much ambrosia. Zed's mother would pop a kettle if she knew he'd fallen asleep without brushing again, but dental hygiene didn't factor high among his concerns these days. Just two nights agao, his bedtime routine had involved tugging Liza's arm out of the jaws of a monster.
This compelling book is the perfect follow up to the first book in the series. The characters are complex, filled with foibles, yet likable and overflowing with redeeming qualities. The relationships are real and raw and thought provoking. Themes of friendship, belonging, discrimination, romantic love, and identity make this a book that will resonate with all ages.
With a fast paced plot, mystery and magic, this book was incredibly fun to read. Zed's need to get to know his father, the shadow who wants Brock to spy, the discriminations within the Elven race, the Queen's secret agenda and more, make this book filled with intrigue. Many questions are left unresolved and I can't wait to read the next book in the series. Nov 14, Lindsi Do You Dog-ear?
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I received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. My thoughts and opinions are my own. Any quotes I use are from an unpublished copy and may not reflect the finished product. There were elves, dwarves, and even a necromancer! Seriously, it's like this book was made for me. I really enjoyed reading this one to my son, and we've already gone online and ordered the first book, The Adventurer's Guild.
Even tho I received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Even though this is the second book in a series, we didn't feel lost or confused by the world the and the characters. The authors were informative, but not overly so. You shouldn't feel bombarded with facts if you've read the first book, but you'll feel adequately informed if you haven't. I really enjoyed the story and how relatable the characters were. The more mundane aspects of their lives were things my son could understand, while we simply enjoyed the magical and fantastical elements.
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For example, one of the characters mentioned not having time to brush his teeth, and my son thought that meant he should be able to skip brushings every once in awhile. I had to tell him that he wasn't actively fighting monsters, and therefore had no excuse not to brush his teeth. This book prompted a lot of conversations between me and my son, and I liked how involved he was with the story. I've been reading chapter books aloud to him for awhile now, but this is the first time he's played an active role in the story.
I think that alone says something about the quality of this book.
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He wanted to pay attention and ask questions instead of simply drifting off to sleep. More often than not, I would leave his room with him still awake and asking me to read just one more chapter. Twilight of the Elves was a really fun and enjoyable read! The world-building was amazing, the characters were believable wish there had been more character development since this is the second book , and there was plenty of action and adventure!
Like I said, very Lord of the Rings. I cannot wait to see what this duo comes up with next! The ending definitely left room for more. Originally posted at Do You Dog-ear? Nov 05, Nicole Hewitt rated it really liked it Shelves: Feed Your Fiction Addiction I thought this second book was even better than the first. This installment had all the adventurous and magical elements of the first book, but those aspects of the book were intensified. I also found myself laughing more, and the worldbuilding was stronger. I thought the first book did a pretty good job of these things, but this second book definitely outshone it.
But the thing that I loved most about this o 4. But the thing that I loved most about this one was the social commentary. The elves have been herded into Freestone and are pretty much under guard. The humans look at them with suspicionpartially just because they're different and partially because they believe the elves brought their city's destruction down on themselves. In today's political and social climate, it's not hard to see some parallels there. Plus, we learn that the elves themselves have a society that has been at war with itself and certain factions are looked down on and treated as second-class citizens.
I will say that both the authors are whiteand I am tooso it would be interesting to read the opinions of some POC readers, but I thought that they handled the plight of the elves very well and that the messages are positive. Oh, and once again, the ending has a twist that will send our heroes down a completely new path for book three! This series is a perfect blend of adventure and heart!
Twilight of the Elves: The Adventurers Guild, Book 2 Book Review
I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. No other compensation was given and all opinions are my own. Zed, Brock, and the others have saved Freestone once, now the elves want them to save Llethanyl, too. Zed and Brock are both keeping dark secrets from each other. These secrets may not only destroy their friendship, but also the world. Kids who have read the first book will enjoy this one just as much. The action alone will keep young readers coming back for more. The author pair has a good chance to become as beloved as Brandon Mull.
In the future, however, I think they need to spare a little time for more character development — while there is a bit, it is pretty shallow. They also need to stop setting up the next book at the end of the last one. They will come back for more because you gave them a strong, complete story to love. Cindy, Middle School Librarian https: Oct 23, Suzanne rated it really liked it Shelves: Zed, Brock, Liza, Micah, and Jett are back to survive dangers and deceptions.
Spoiler Alert - At the end of the first book in the series the elves arrived to report that their city had fallen. The town of Freestone allowed the refugees inside its walls, but the situation is uneasy and that is putting it mildly. The Rangers of the elves have taken shelter with the Adventurers Guild and their youngest member, Fel, has joined the five friends in their training.
When a party is sent to scout a pos Zed, Brock, Liza, Micah, and Jett are back to survive dangers and deceptions. When a party is sent to scout a possible return to the elven city of Llethanyl, the youngsters find themselves outside the safety of Freestone and in the wilderness where Dangers could be behind every bush or stone. Besides the creatures who try to kill them ranging from shapeshifting things with really large teeth to deadly spores and even banshees , there are also plenty of intrigue and cross-purposes to ruin everyone's day.
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Your homeland can be imperfect, with some people who are cruel, and unjust laws, but "a city isn't just one thing"; it also contains "acts of kindness and grace. Female characters are fierce warriors, excel at magic, and are leaders e. Young people in the Guild support the elven refugees. They talk freely about, and thoughtfully consider, issues of cultural difference, cultural imposition, language differences, racial prejudice. Descriptions of battles with monsters can be graphic: Then she hacked away some more. The chapters alternate between the points of view of two boys who are best friends, but there are plenty of strong, active girl characters, including the bravest young warrior and other females in leadership positions.
Though the book is an action-packed fantasy, it touches on real issues such as refugees, racial divisions, and preservation of minority cultures. The queen of the elves, Me'Shala, enlists the young apprentices of the Adventurers Guild for a secret mission to try to save Llethanyl. To assassinate the necromancer who's raising up and controlling the army of dead elves. But there are dangers loose in the forest as they travel: Will the young apprentices be able to fight them off?
When the mission is completed, will Zed decide to live with the elves or with humans? Will Zed and Brock mend their broken friendship? And can they control the powerful forces that still threaten them? The second book in this fantasy series is slower to spark than the thrilling first book, but it does catch fire, and fans of the wisecracking young adventurers will find their fun. Twilight of the Elves: Before that, the action feels choppier, and like an overlong prelude. Also in the first half, buddies Brock and Zed are estranged, which restricts the banter.
Once all the kids team up to unite for the mission, the quips and humor fly, and the story's more fun. Authors Zack Loran Clark and Nick Eliopulos again use their fictional fantasy world to draw parallels to current events and societal challenges. The elves are refugees, confined to a tent encampment. Some angry citizens consider them aliens, chanting, "Freestone first!
And Zed deals with being multiracial, half-elf, half-human.
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All of which can spur thought and discussion among readers, allowing them to consider hot-button topics at a comfortable fantasy remove. Families can talk about the friendship in Twilight of the Elves: The Adventurers Guild, Book 2. Have you ever had a friend pull away from you the way Brock distanced himself from Zed? How did it resolve? Have you ever felt torn between two worlds or identities, the way Zed feels half-human, half-elf? How do the various parts of your identity contribute to making you the person you are? Does the hostility toward the elven refugees seem similar to any situations in the real world today?
What about the divisions among the three kinds of elves, the prejudices some elves have against others? Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners.
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